Have you seen the Oldest Sycamore tree in Jericho? The Sycamore tree in Jericho is famous for its biblical significance. According to the Bible, in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke (19:1-10), it is noted that Zacchaeus, a tax collector, climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho. This event is a well-known story in Christian tradition, symbolizing themes of redemption and Jesus' outreach to the marginalized. The tree itself, or trees claimed to be the

A monk serving at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Prophet Elisha in Jericho tells us about the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Christ. The sycamore tree is located on the grounds of the monastery and enclosed in glass. Zacchaeus later became one of the Seventy Apostles and was appointed first Bishop of Caesarea by Saint Peter. | Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral